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Podcast Episode 416: Listen and Learn — Service of Process (Civ Pro)

September 26, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re talking about service of process – a subject that sometimes sneaks into Civil Procedure exam questions. We’ll discuss the general service of process rules under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the California-specific rules.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Serving a summons and complaint to individuals in the United States and in foreign countries under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Serving a corporation or other non-individual
  • Substitute service of process under the California rules
  • Two hypos illustrating service of process issues

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 415: Bad Ideas for Job Hunting (w/Sadie Jones)

September 19, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking to ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about job hunting practices that are typically not great ideas and aren’t going to help you secure a job.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is the perfect length for a resume?
  • How to cut down your writing sample for the purposes of job searching
  • Should you include an addendum with your application documents to explain a bad grade?
  • Deciding which of your previous jobs to include on your resume
  • Are thank-you notes a good or bad idea?
  • Is it acceptable to reach out to potential employers via cold calls or emails?

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 414: Listen and Learn — Criminal Procedure: Stop and Frisk

September 12, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re focusing on Criminal Procedure. Specifically, we’re talking about the “stop and frisk” exception to the warrant requirement.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The general attack plan for a Criminal Procedure question
  • When the “stop and frisk” exception to the warrant requirement applies
  • The exclusionary rule and the “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine
  • Applying the attack plan to two hypos

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 413: Preparing for the Bar Exam with Themis and UWorld

August 29, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review, the gold standard in bar exam preparation. We’re excited to have two guests on the podcast — Jeff Allcorn from UWorld and Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Prep — discussing their programs and how they can help law school graduates find bar exam success.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Jeff and Rebecca’s background and work in the bar prep field
  • Details on the activities, study schedules, and timelines of the Themis and UWorld courses
  • How a bar prep course can help you see your strengths and weaknesses
  • How many MBE questions should you aim to do before the exam?
  • One thing our guests wish they knew while they were studying for the bar
  • Changes coming with the NextGen Bar Exam

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 412: Listen and Learn — Motions for Summary Judgment

August 22, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we discuss the procedure for filing a motion for summary judgment, which is how many cases are resolved in court. We illustrate this important topic with several sample questions and answers.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is a motion for summary judgment?
  • When a court may grant a motion for summary judgment
  • How the non-moving party can defeat the motion
  • Analyzing several hypos involving motions for summary judgment

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 411: A Conversation with Legal Recruiter Emily Witt

August 15, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re joined by Emily Witt — a legal recruiter who worked at Wachtell for many years — to talk about about BigLaw recruiting, summer programs, going in-house, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Emily’s background and path to the legal recruiting field
  • Tips for approaching the OCI process
  • Post-law firm options in litigation and corporate law
  • How to leverage a clerkship in the job market
  • What types of skills do people need to be successful as a large firm or an in-house lawyer
  • How to start working with a legal recruiter

Thanks for listening!

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